BALINEWSID.COM, DENPASAR – The Bali Regional Police are deploying hundreds of personnel to secure the 51st ASCOPE Council Meeting 2026, scheduled to take place from October 26 to 28 at The Meru Sanur Bali Beach Convention Center.

Preparations were marked by a readiness assembly for Operation Gapura Agung VI-2026, held at the rear parade ground of the Bali Regional Police Headquarters on Friday, October 23, 2026. The assembly was led by Bali Police Operations Bureau Chief Senior Commissioner Soelistijono, who serves as the regional operation controller, and attended by all personnel assigned to the joint security operation.

In his briefing, Soelistijono emphasized that the 51st ASCOPE Council Meeting is a strategic international gathering focused on the energy and petroleum sectors in Southeast Asia. The event is expected to bring together delegations from ASCOPE member countries, requiring security measures that meet international event standards.

“Operation Gapura Agung VI-2026 is a regional police operation that prioritizes proactive and preventive measures, supported by law enforcement. We must ensure that every stage of the event, from the delegates’ arrival at the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport Base Operations facility and their transfers to accommodation, to the main event at The Meru Sanur, proceeds safely, comfortably, and in an orderly manner,” Soelistijono said.

He instructed all personnel to remain vigilant, understand standard operating procedures for protecting international guests, and carry out their duties professionally. Officers were also urged to maintain a friendly and respectful approach while remaining firm in enforcing security measures.

“There must be no underestimation of any potential threat. Carry out your duties responsibly, maintain strong coordination between the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the National Police (Polri), and relevant stakeholders, and ensure that Bali serves as a good host to the international community,” he stressed.

Operation Gapura Agung VI-2026 will focus on proactive and preventive security measures, backed by law enforcement where necessary. Security coverage will include the arrival of delegates at the airport’s Base Operations facility, transportation to their accommodation, and activities at the main venue in Sanur.

The 51st ASCOPE Council Meeting is scheduled to discuss strategic issues concerning energy security and the energy transition across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.

With hundreds of foreign delegates expected to attend, the Bali Regional Police are preparing hundreds of personnel to provide security throughout the three-day event.

Through the operation, the Bali Regional Police aim to ensure that all meeting activities proceed safely and smoothly while maintaining public order and security across the island.